Carpenters Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $52,450 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.22
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $59,970
Employed locally 120
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $52,450
    75th
    $58,250
    90th
    $59,970

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 81% Median Carpenters salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,470
    Michigan $61,410
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $60,600
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,130

    Related occupations in Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,770
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,600
    Electricians $49,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,860
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Brunswick?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Brunswick, GA is $25.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.04 or more per hour.

    Is Brunswick above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Brunswick, GA is 11.6% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Brunswick?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.